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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.87, 1,121.81 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.87, 1,121.81 and 200.06 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.87 : 1,121.81 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.87/1,121.81 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.87x = 1,121.81 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.87x = 224,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,425.25/747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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